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saprogenic
[ sap-roh-jen-ik ]
/ ˌsæp roʊˈdʒɛn ɪk /
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adjective
producing putrefaction or decay, as certain bacteria.
formed by putrefaction.
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Also sa·prog·e·nous [suh-proj-uh-nuhs]. /səˈprɒdʒ ə nəs/.
Words nearby saprogenic
sapro-, saprobe, saprobiology, saprobiont, saprogen, saprogenic, saprolite, sapropel, saprophagous, saprophyte, saprotroph
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British Dictionary definitions for saprogenic
saprogenic
saprogenous (sæˈprɒdʒɪnəs)
/ (ˌsæprəʊˈdʒɛnɪk) /
adjective
producing or resulting from decaysaprogenic bacteria
growing on decaying matter
Derived forms of saprogenic
saprogenicity (ˌsæprədʒəˈnɪsɪtɪ), nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for saprogenic
saprogenic
[ săp′rə-jĕn′ĭk ]
adj.
Of, producing, or resulting from putrefaction.
Other words from saprogenic
sap′ro•ge•nic′i•ty (-jə-nĭs′ĭ-tē) n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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